Jason Kelce admitted he was wrong to describe the Welsh as “posh, rich, upper-class, beautiful white people” on his New Heights podcast with his brother Travis.
The brothers were discussing this week Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs’ decision to sign former Wales rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit, who switched sports and joined the Super Bowl winners.
NFL stars praised Rees-Zammit for his bravery in making the move, with Kelce’s older brother saying: “When I think of Welsh, I think the British call it ‘posh.'” I think of these rich, high-class, simply beautiful white people. He is the run of the mill stereotype of what I would think of a Welshman.
“I don’t know if it’s an accurate stereotype, but it’s certainly what I think and he’s helping continue that trend in my mind. I’m excited to see what this guy does. I know it’s going to be a learning curve, but I hope this guy sweep the world. It will be electric.
“With a smile like that, this guy, if he works out, will be the most marketable player of all time.”
Jason Kelce said in New Heights this week that he considers the Welsh to be “posh.”
Kelce was talking about the Chiefs’ new signing, former Wakes rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit.
Yes, I have come to understand that I was very wrong about this. Based on later evaluations since these incorrect statements, I’m not sure why I had these preconceived ideas in my mind, but I found that the Welsh seem exactly like my kind of people. Happy to be incredibly wrong
—Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) April 18, 2024
But the “classy” comments were picked up by Welsh people on social media, and Kelce, adjusting to his global fame thanks to his brother dating Taylor Swift, responded to one who wrote: “I’ve come to really like Jason Kelce.” . In recent months, he is quite a character, but what is happening? Of course, Rees-Zammit is a well-educated boy from the Vale of Glamorgan, but I’m not sure the Welsh are considered posh.
Kelce responded: ‘Yes, I have come to understand that I was very wrong about this.
‘Based on later evaluations since these incorrect statements, I’m not sure why I had these preconceived ideas in my mind, but I found that the Welsh are exactly like my type of people. Happy to be incredibly wrong.
Rees-Zammit shocked Welsh rugby by announcing his decision to pursue a career in the NFL shortly before his country’s Six Nations campaign earlier this year.
Travis told Jason that he has been in contact with the 23-year-old, but warned him that he faces a steep learning curve in making adjustments with the Chiefs.
“At first it will be a humiliating experience,” said Taylor Swift’s boyfriend. “It’s not easy to make that leap, they are two completely different games.
‘He’s an athlete and that’s what the Chiefs saw. He’s a smart kid, a smart player. So eventually he’ll be able to get back on the offensive.
“But it’s going to be a tough few months for him here as he acclimates to the NFL.” We’ve been doing this since we were kids, so we’ll have those little instincts that we’ve developed over the years that he’ll have to catch up on.’
Travis Kelce spoke about his respect for Rees-Zammit for changing careers at 23 years old
Kelce warned his new partner that the adjustment period will be “humiliating”
Despite admitting his initial concern about Kansas City’s new arrival, Kelce is already relishing the prospect of playing alongside Rees-Zammit in the future, while insisting he is “as smooth as possible.”
“So far I’m really enjoying the guy’s energy,” he continued. “He is very excited about the opportunity he has been given, knowing that not everyone has these opportunities.”
“He was an absolute star in the European rugby league he was in. So for him to make the jump and try to go from Wales to Kansas City… it’s a pretty bold move and a pretty bold move for a guy.” ‘
Kelce also added: “The biggest advice I gave him was to try not to let this overwhelm you as much as possible and to know that everyone believes you have the potential to be able to play.” So absorb everything you can, learn everything you can in the little time you have before the season.’